摘要 |
Frame supported panels with an increased load carrying capacity derived from inducing newly discovered conditions on panels made from weaker, lighter and thinner materials. The fixed/continuous/dropped condition combines two other new conditions to increase a panel's load capacity many times based on the panel's interaction with frame members. This enables materials with attractive properties, such as an insulant or vapor barrier, to be used in structural applications. It also dramatically increases the load capacity of much thinner sections of traditional structural materials when used as part of a foam composite panel. |